- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clayton, NM
Kiser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kiser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350051000205
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiser Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiser Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM.
School address
District: Clayton Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350051000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kiser Elementary grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350051000205 · Clayton, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvis Elementary (152 students)
Kiser Elementary grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Kiser Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvis Elementa
Alvis Elementary
152 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
121 students
- This school
Kiser Elementary
63 students
- Clayton Junior
Clayton Junior High
61 students
What this shows Kiser Elementary reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiser Elementary compares
Kiser Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 35% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 31.7%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Kiser Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Clayton Municipal Schools reports $19,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiser Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiser Elementary
How many students attend Kiser Elementary?
Kiser Elementary has 63 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clayton, NM. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiser Elementary?
52.9% of students at Kiser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kiser Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Clayton, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiser Elementary?
Kiser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiser Elementary rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clayton, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton Municipal Schools?
Besides Kiser Elementary, Clayton Municipal Schools also operates Alvis Elementary (152 students), Clayton High (121 students), and Clayton Junior High (61 students). See the Clayton Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.